QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

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A HARDSTONE AND CORAL-INSET GILT-METAL NECKLACE, LINGYUE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
With turquoise, malachite, coral, and lapis insets.
9 1/8 in. (23 cm.) across

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

A lingyue, a necklace or a torque, was an essential part of court dress for a noblewoman. As with the majority of aspects of attire at the Imperial court, these necklaces were highly regulated, and the rank of the woman would determine the number of stones in the composition of the necklace. This necklace can be compared with a similar example sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 29 November 2017, lot 3032.

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